The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Artabanus
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 214
There is something quietly noble in his manner, the natural dignity of one born to ancient lineage. His presence suggests both the refinement of his heritage and the displacement of exile.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 214
- Books
- 1
Artabanus was a Parthian prince of Arsacid descent who, along with another prince, fled to the Byzantine court of Leo I. He settled in Macedonia, representing the remnants of Parthian royalty finding refuge in the Roman Empire.
Description
A Parthian nobleman with refined features, wearing the distinctive clothing of Persian aristocracy. His bearing reflects both his royal heritage and the dignified acceptance of his circumstances in exile.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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